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From strength to strength
June 1, 2012

From strength to strength

Newly appointed managing director of Volvo Trucks Southern Africa Mark Erasmus has great plans for the company, while aiming to stay true to his...

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Volvo star reflects on seven stellar years
June 1, 2012

Volvo star reflects on seven stellar years

We donโ€™t often realise it, but a lot can change in a mere seven years. Ask Anders Lindblad who, from 2005 until now, has...

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The aliens have landed
June 1, 2012

The aliens have landed

Donโ€™t panic, but the aliens are taking over! GAVIN MYERS got up close and personal with one โ€“ not to try and fight it...

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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
June 1, 2012

A crystal clear partnership

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services has just celebrated its crystal anniversary โ€“ 15 years of providing its customers with innovative products and services that extend beyond...

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Sinfully superb
June 1, 2012

Sinfully superb

Itโ€™s almost a sin for something so sensible to be packaged so beautifully. Delivering a superb blend of luxury, safety, efficiency and economy, the...

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Supporting role
June 1, 2012

Supporting role

Thousands of people use commuter buses every day, including the disabled โ€“ if they can. The manner in which the needs of those with...

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Record order for Iveco hybrid buses
June 1, 2012

Record order for Iveco hybrid buses

The French city of Dijon has signed Europeโ€™s largest single order for hybrid buses. The order for 102 Iveco Irisbus Citelis diesel-electric buses comprises...

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Go-Ahead, MiX my day
June 1, 2012

Go-Ahead, MiX my day

Following overwhelming results in the last four years, Go-Ahead London has extended its fleet management partnership with MiX Telematics for another four years. We...

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Daimler is to stop the production of its North American Orion transit buses once current orders are fulfilled
June 1, 2012

Daimler Buses restructures and forms a new alliance

Daimlerโ€™s Bus division boasts an extensive global portfolio of productsย  โ€“ including Mercedes-Benz city buses, interurban buses, coaches and minibuses; Setra coaches and interurban...

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The culture of big
May 4, 2012

The culture of big

The Americas: two continents that share a name but couldnโ€™t be more different. GAVIN MYERS looks at some factors that make trucking on these...

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May 4, 2012

Law abiding citizens?

After a tumultuous first few months of 2012, our beloved world of transport and motoring certainly no exception, I have to ask: does the...

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โ€œDetroitโ€ is the brand name of a new family of integrated driveline components, including engines, gearboxes and axles, from Daimler Trucks North America.
May 2, 2012

Detroit stretches out.

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON examines an important strategic direction change at Detroit Diesel, notes the power...

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